‘TAKE 5’ DREAM NEWSLETTER #7: 4/27/17- THE ‘QUEST FOR THE TRUTH OF MY INSANITY’ CONTINUES. MESSAGES FROM THE STATE OF NV & CCSD ENTER MY BOXES. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE ‘QUIPTOWN GLADIATORS’, ‘LOVE & INSANITY’, ‘FLOATATION THERAPY & THE RABBIT HOLE’, PLUS BASIC HS BASEBALL.
If these topics interest you, please continue, if not thanks for the visit. Since my last Newsletter #6, my ‘Fishbowl’ here in Henderson, NV has been in a series of Desert Storms. Insanity, Blessings and Revelations have been my constant swimming companions. My stories take days to construct. ‘A Daybook of Grace’ is part of my ‘Spiritual Readings’ each day. Please let me share a passage from my first day of writing.
April 20
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose–Romans 8:28
Our culture craves comfort, the avoidance of pain, easy projects, nothing but success, leisure time, entertainment, fun hobbies, and anything else that can fit under the umbrella of “smooth sailing”.
When things don’t go right—a slip on ice, conflict with a loved one, a demanding and troublesome boss, a leaky roof, car trouble, financial setbacks—there is a prevailing attitude of surprised anger and resentment, a strong sense that life is unfair and cruel.
Paul a survivor of every sort of calamity, challenges this mindset. Not only are difficulties inevitable, but they become opportunities to grow—and even become catalysts for great things to happen. Are you convinced that all things work together for good in your life?
Accept discipline. Ask God to help you get the most out of the difficulties you encounter. You might feel pain for a moment, but the long-term rewards will be great.
Heavenly Father, I don’t understand why bad things happen and especially don’t understand how YOU can use them for good in my life; but YOU do. Thank YOU! Amen.”
THIS PASSAGE SUMMARIZES THE JOURNEY OF THE NICK FEHER ‘TAKE 5’ FOUNDATION FROM ITS BIRTH INCLUDING MY QUEST FOR THE TRUTH ON MY INSANITY.
This post is about 10,000 words. Slowly chew and swallow in one setting, or choose multiple settings. If you are here for messages from the State and CCSD, fast-forward to the ending. If not, enjoy a ride on a ‘Sailboat’ with ocean waters that reflect the ‘Smile’ on your face.
The Foundation was born out of the LOVE and the financial generosity of the Henderson, NV community and others after the physical passing of Nick in November of 2007. A $500 Cash Scholarship was set up for one senior baseball player at Basic HS Baseball. John Anderson in 2008 was the first recipient of this award, which also included a plaque. A permanent memorial plaque was also put on display in the trophy case at Basic HS.
In 2009, another DREAM was put into play. After some wrangling, the Henderson Little League accepted our third proposal. A Junior HLL All-Star Team was honored at Nick’s house. At the 2010, Basic HS Baseball Banquet another DREAM was shared by me. “Bring Home a State Title’.
I carried that DREAM with me during the Henderson Little League Celebrations that increased with TIME. Twenty-five were our first guests at Nick’ house. Our last HLL Celebration at the Black Mt Aquatics Complex in 2015 over 250 attended.
Our contributions increased to Basic HS with a head coaching change. For some the financial amount may be small, but our LOVE was true. Checks were given to the head baseball coach. One was made out in the order of his club baseball team. A pre-season feeding session for the varsity baseball players and coaches sharing DREAMS was started. An end of the year Celebration at Nick’s house for the Basic HS varsity baseball team was also conducted.
The Foundation then reached out to the Foothill HS baseball program to offer our support. After some initial resistance, the Foundation was welcomed. Another DREAM for the Foundation became a reality. The Foundation was now supporting three phases of baseball in ‘YE OLDE’ Henderson, NV, which increased the odds to bring HOME a State Baseball Title.
‘Smooth Sailing’ was now our course. DREAMS of a winning a High School State Baseball Title for ‘YE OLDE’ Henderson, NV could be shared with all. In a blink of a moment, ‘Smooth Sailing’ became rough seas known as the ‘Sea of No Integrity’. It was during March of 2015 when my ‘Fishbowl’ was unexpectedly exposed to the ‘Lack of Integrity’ by the head baseball coach at Basic HS, Scott Baker.
This was not the first time, but was now the third time. There is a saying, ‘Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me’, but no advice for the third TIME. Following my ‘Gut & Radar’, forces guided me to reach out to Scott Baker to share my wisdom with him about his ‘Lack of Integrity’. My message was sent in private as a mentor. Integrity, as a leader of young men, should be practiced all the TIME.
Integrity—Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Disagree agreeably. Scott Baker chose to disagree with my wisdom. A meeting was agreed upon to discuss our differences. I was informed that he would contact me after a game on a Friday to meet him at the clubhouse. Friday came and went with no contact from Scott Baker.
The following week I emailed Scott Baker that my concerns of his ‘Lack of Integrity’ would be emailed to his principal Dave Bechtel. Principal Bechtel’s response included, ‘he has that problem with dealing with others. Good coaches are hard to find’. (I found out later during my Quest, that statement must also apply to the head baseball coach at Foothill HS.) Bechtel in his wisdom referred me back to the ‘Lack of Integrity’ to settle our differences.
That is when the ‘Sea of No Integrity’ engulfed my ‘Fishbowl’. As my body was being thrashed around my vessel, I sought relief from the pounding. As usual, God heard and answered my prayers. He said your ‘Sea Not Taken’ would be a one-man journey. Others on your Odyssey will be placed to assist and guide you. Plus obstacles will be placed on your sailing lanes to entertain you and assist in your growth.
A huge life raft then appeared. My ‘Fishbowl’ found a perfect fit to ride out the vicious storms within the ‘Sea of No Integrity’. It was named ‘FACEBOOK’. Following through with my word, if no resolution was forthcoming from the Destroyer of Dreams the ‘Basic HS Baseball Program’, I would tell my tales on the high seas to anyone from my Facebook page. That I did.
For those of you following my stories on the seas of high adventure, my GRATITUDE goes out to you. Many of you have thrown me lifelines for the times of my needs and encouraged me onward. Thoughts of ‘Good Wishes’ have been caught on my sails when in need. As I sailed by members of our community, I was touched by their words of wisdom, encouragement, and their pain of the discriminatory practices of the ‘Basic HS Baseball Program’.
My compass led me to a ‘Cove of Injustice’. Not only was the ‘Basic HS Baseball Program’ led by ‘Lack of Integrity’ it was now sailing under the flag of ‘UNJUSTNESS’. With admiral Becthel and captain Baker in charge, how could only one mutineer expose their ‘UNJUST OPERATIONS’? USS Life Raft Facebook came to my rescue.
My initial rantings and raves from the tumultuous ‘Sea of No Integrity’ made their way onto the shores of the Henderson community. Documented true facts were being shared with me on Facebook and out at the harbor when I needed supplies. To substantiate my claims of ‘UNJUST’, for hearsay could not be used as evidence, written statements by others were needed.
Certain harbor stops with the Queens of the land provided me with their wisdom and guidance as my ‘Fishbowl’ continued its maiden voyage. Mentors and Kings also shared their grace with me. My past experience in dealing with Kings would serve me well on my Quest. From my ‘Fishbowl’ out in the ‘Sea of No Integrity’, I penned the following to the ‘Boys of Quiptown’. It is titled,
“QUIPTOWN GLADIATORS—HONOR, INTEGRITY & RELATIONSHIPS IN QUIPTOWN”
3/22/17
To the ‘Boys of Quiptown’,
I always find the info from the ‘Boys of Quiptown’ very interesting. Some info is filled with sadness, but most is always stuffed with ‘Joy’. Some I read entirely immediately. I feast on the headlines of others letting my Imagination fill in the missing pieces. When and if necessary, I then compare my Imagination to the rest of the story.
Big Mike’s headline of his newfound treasure from self-proclaimed ‘King Richard’ caught my attention. More headlines from other ‘Boys of Quiptown’ followed. What wisdom could King Richard share with us after all these years, I asked myself.
Big Mike and others described it as photos, news clippings, and articles about King Richard’s short, one year reign in Aliquippa, Pa. Collectively and/or individually all the ‘Boys of Quiptown’ probably have the same or more treasure than what King Richard could offer. I thought there had to be more.
After being exposed to the PASSION of 48 hours of March Madness on 4 TVs while indulging in other PASSIONS, a Revelation struck me. Without reading the entirety of the King Richard saga, the voice within me writes the following story.
HONOR, INTEGRITY, & RELATIONSHIPS IN QUIPTOWN
Before the story can be told, a short definition of the title is needed to help set the table. Quiptown includes West Aliquippa, and all Plans of Aliquippa. After my son’s Nick physical passing, my definition of ‘relationship’ evolved. Relationship is now defined as ‘Time Well-Spent with others with no guarantees’.
In simple terms, Integrity is ‘Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Disagree agreeably’. Honor includes, ‘Respect others the same as you would respect oneself’. Let the story begin.
When I was growing up in Quiptown, I had the privilege to be blest by the Wisdom of the relationships in my LIFE. Many of the adult men & women served as surrogate parents, before the term became popular. Not all of my relationships produced the same results. Many Men of Quiptown treated me with Honor & Integrity.
During my returns to Quiptown even to this day, those same men treat me, as I was a little kid bestowing their Wisdom upon me. More than a few Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’ have passed before us. However, their lessons of ‘Wisdom’ still reside in my soul.
Aristotle teaches that it is the virtues and values that one practices that leads us to our PASSIONS. Our PASSIONS then contribute to our HAPPINESS. PASSIONS is another name for our LOVES. I still carry those LOVES of virtues and values from the Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’ wherever I travel.
All of those Men included the fathers of those of you reading this. In my childhood, I remember a few including Mr. Mayconich, Mr. Belcastro, Mr. Lalama, Mr. Olack and the list goes on. My teenage days included, Mr. Drevna, Mr. Sellari, Mr. Casoli, Mr. Lou Mazocca, among the many others.
As I write, take a pause and reflect on the Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’ that have shared their Wisdom with you. Include your neighbors, fathers of friends, teachers, coaches and the many others that have influenced you.
I confess there were some who did not contribute to my values and virtues that I carry this day. The lessons they shared with me is they were self-centered men who lacked Honor & Integrity.
Each one of you reading this carries the ‘Tradition’ of the Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’. I stand my ground with the following KNOWING. Not once can I ever remember in my relationship with you did you ever act without Honor & Integrity. You said what you meant. You meant what you said. We disagreed agreeably.
Not once, did you never not show as promised. If not, a phone call explained your reason. Your word was as solid as your character that was passed on to you from those ‘Giants’ that walked the streets of Quiptown before us. With the table set, please permit me to share with you my summation of the ‘Reign of King Richard’. After you read mine, see how it compares to yours.
King Richard and his court arrived in Quiptown the early summer of 1968. They were hired to end the ‘Curse’ that had fallen on the Kingdom since King Carl had retired his crown. Football victories by the Gladiators were the cry of the Kingdom and since the Court of King Carl could not produce them, off with their heads ended their reign and banishment from the Kingdom followed.
With King Richard entrenched in the Kingdom, new edicts for the Gladiators were posted on the wooden lampposts throughout the Kingdom. In simple terms, it was proclaimed as in the following. I, King Richard, know what is best for you. If you do as follows, you will then make my reign look great. If my reign looks great then I look great.
All you have to do as Gladiators of the Kingdom is ‘Do as I say, no questions asked’. As a Gladiator under the reign of King Richard, he offered us new tools to be victorious. The one that stands out was his ‘Power of Motivation’. Comparisons of King Richard to the ‘Power of Motivation’ as Hitler may be exaggerated, however feel free to insert your own comparison.
As I reflect on the reign of King Richard, I cannot find many other virtues and values that King Richard offered his Gladiators of the Kingdom. His ‘Offensive Battle Plans’ were sub-par while adding insult to his Gladiators. His Gladiators were treated like ‘Village Idiots’. They were instructed to Battle using ‘old methods’ of strategy.
They were ‘motivated’ to use the ‘T’ formation as their primary ‘Offensive Battle Plan’. In the beginning of the Fall Campaign of 68, the Gladiators carrying the virtues and values of the Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’ battled ferociously using antiquated ‘Offensive Battle Plans’.
With a ‘Strong Defensive Battle Plan’ by Commander Laraway, the Gladiators always kept the victory of the Battles within reach. Case in point. The first Battle of our 68 campaign resulted in a win. The Offense produced 6 points. The Defense thanks to a ‘Great Block’ by Gladiator Jack scored 6 points plus the extra point was good. Quiptown won 13-7.
The next Battle using the same antiquated ‘Offensive Battle Plans’ produced fewer points than the opponents in a low scoring Battle. Blessings disguised as injuries struck the team for the third Battle. With the two ‘star’ Gladiator running backs injured and declared out for the Battle, Gladiator QB Bob nursing a bad throwing hand was called on to perform as a Gladiator RB.
With only days to prepare, a new ‘Offensive Battle Plan’ for the upcoming Battle was installed. Gladiator Fullback Christy would now be the lead back with Gladiator Bob lined-up behind him. It was called the I Formation. With the challenge ahead, of not ever playing a down as a Gladiator RB, Bob took it upon his shoulders to lead the Gladiators of Quiptown into Battle.
The new QB Gladiator Gary felt at ease behind the Senior dominated line of Gladiators. The ‘Boys of Quiptown’ as Gladiators raised the bar of standard for offensive production. With Gladiator Christy leading the way, he and Gladiator Bob punished the opponents with their bruising style of combat.
Three TDs were scored with Gladiator Bob registering over 100 yards on a ground attack that brought back memories of the King Carl Days. The defense remained stout as the team of Quiptown Gladiators upped their record to 2-1. Joy and Promise rang throughout the Kingdom. It was the Joy of Victory and the Promise of more victories.
With a newfound ‘Offensive Battle Plan’ the Gladiators were optimistic for future Battles. However, their optimism was extinguished like a candle in a church. King Richard declared for the next Battle, Gladiator Bob would return to his previous position as QB. The I Formation would be part of future ‘Offensive Battle Plans’ led by Gladiator Christy. Bernie and Larry would man the Gladiator RB position.
Nothing against Gladiators Bernie and Larry for their speed was superior to Gladiator Bob. What Gladiator Bob brought instead was his ability to run to the designed hole and punish the opponents. Gladiators B&E always chose a safer route, by running in order to avoid contact. Sometimes it worked, but more than often, it did not.
Why King Richard stuck with his non-productive ‘Offensive Battle Plans’, only he knows. Was he appeasing to the social status of others, only he knows. Did he do it to prevent social uprising to his reign, only he can answer that.
THIS IS WHAT I KNOW.
King Richard did not treat all Gladiators the same. He favored a few over the many. His edicts were not always enforced with Honor & Integrity. Poor performances by Gladiators went unchecked. Drunks got reprieves to perform as Gladiators.
Gladiators of lesser offenses were treated more harshly. A few were publicly ‘De-Frocked’ by having their ‘Quip Blazer’ stripped of them by King Richard. They were publicly humiliated in school and during the marches of our team to our pre-game meals and to the stadium.
King Richard’s stats as the Commander of the ‘Offensive Battle Plans’ sings a tune of dysfunction. The Offense averaged 6 points a game. Throw out my TD, thanks to Gladiator Jack, plus the three TDs scored with Gladiator Bob as RB, the average sinks even lower than 6.
Commander Jack Laraway’s ‘Defensive Battle Plan’ averaged 9.6 points a Battle. Throw out the 18 in the New Castle Battle that average sinks lower. When the Campaign of 68 ended, King Richard received many accolades within and out of Quiptown for his revival of the Quiptown Gladiator Program. It was based on a one Battle improvement from the year before.
With Ohioans hearing about this great success in their far off land by native son King Richard in Quiptown, treasures of inducement were offered to King Richard to return to his native country. It was based on the hope that King Richard would produce the miracles as he did in Quiptown. The offer was too great, for King Richard to refuse. He took more with him than he left behind in Quiptown.
What he left behind at the time were plenty of unanswered questions. Especially questions about his ‘motivational tactics’ for the Quiptown-Bridgetown Battle. The Quiptown Gladiators in their last Battle of the 68 Campaign, and for some, their last Battle of their Quiptown career, were to face their Commander of previous campaigns for Quiptown.
Commander Frank, a native son of Quiptown, after being beheaded and banished from Quiptown, was now the new King of Bridgetown. King Frank was a Gladiator and disciple under King Carl of Quiptown. Some described it as an ‘Epic Battle’ even though both teams had miserable 68 Campaigns. An ‘Epic Battle’ it was. It was fueled partially by the ‘motivational tactics’ of King Richard and some of his court.
Please refresh my memory for my PASSION is known to affect its performance. I cannot attest to the actions of all of the Court of King Richard, but I remember two distinctly. One was King Richard. The other was Prince Dave. For five days leading up to this ‘Epic Battle’, the Gladiators of Quiptown were inundated by the ‘motivational tactics’ of King Richard and his Prince.
The Gladiators were flooded with written derogatory prints that were attributed to King Frank from Bridgetown. Verbal derogatory comments rang through their ear holes in their helmets, as shouts of spit, splashed their face. King Richard told his Gladiators that King Frank delivered these comments to him. It was his duty as King of Quiptown to pass on King Frank’s tidings.
I was blest to KNOW Commander Jack Laraway on a different level than most of you. Though years apart, we shared the same birth date. Commander Jack always treated me with Honor & Integrity as with the other ‘Giants’ of Quiptown. His ‘Defensive Battle Plans’ were always sound, along with his coaching techniques.
If Commander Jack was involved with these ‘motivational techniques’, I can say, ‘I do not remember’. It was TIME removed from King Richard’s reign in Quiptown, that the ‘TRUTH’ of the ‘motivational strategy’ of King Richard for the ‘Epic Battle’ against Bridgetown became known.
It was revealed by Commander Jack. Some of you reading this were there with me as we sat in his castle. I remember witnessing an Honorable Man confessing for the ‘SINS’ of others. As he told his tale, one could sense that a heavy burden was lifted off his shoulders. When he concluded his story, Integrity returned to him.
As Integrity returned to Commander Jack, the ‘DOUBT’ had been Exorcised out of my body, mind and soul. This ‘DOUBT’ was planted during the week leading up to the ‘Epic Battle’. This ‘DOUBT’ slammed within me causing me to reflect on my relationship with King Frank. Each time progress appeared, ‘DOUBT’ would stand firm.
Even as time passed after the ‘Epic Battle’, ‘DOUBT’ always followed me. They were signs from outsiders that King Frank would never treat fellow Quiptown Gladiators with the lack of Honor and Integrity as described by King Richard and Prince Dave. The dots started to connect.
After Commander Jack’s confession, a different light began to shine on the Reign of King Richard in Quiptown. Fate fancied both King Richard and Quiptown. For more bounty, King Richard moved his court to Ohio. A new shield was designed for his reign. It read, ‘Honor & Integrity is Not Practiced Here’.
Quiptown had to pay for the sins of King Richard and his court. Turmoil invaded the Kingdom of Quiptown for the next few Fall Campaigns. It was then, when the Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’ made a decision to purge the ‘Curse’ once and for all. Wisdom rang in their brains causing them to reach out to one of its native sons, Prince Don of Bridgetown.
Prince Don, a Native Son of Quiptown, relying on his short memory, and his PASSION for Quiptown, decided to accept the challenge of raising the standards of the Gladiators of Quiptown his native country. He became King Don of Quiptown. New standards of virtues, values, Honor & Integrity were set that purged the ‘Curse’, which built the foundation for all future successful Fall Campaigns.
After King Don left to build his kingdom in the Baldwin Territory, King Frank returned to his ‘native country’ and continued to expand on the virtues and values that King Don established. He took Aliquippa Football into newer higher unprecedented territories where it set the standards that still exist today. King Richard should be thankful that he left when he did.
If he had been King Richard of Quiptown when Commander Jack confessed, I would have led the charge to have had him de-throne for his lack of Honor & Integrity. If permitted, I would have supplied the tar and feathers for him to wear on his journey from Quiptown. Instead of de-frocking him, I would have ‘FROCKED HIM’.
With no questions asked many other former Gladiators of Quiptown and other Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity would have formed a line behind me waiting their turn. Some or all of you would have joined in. If not for Honor & Integrity, Quiptown would just be another town as in Ohio and/or where ever.
To add to my story as it comes to a conclusion, Commander Jack became my mentor after his confession. We discussed many things during our relationship. I even told him about my experience with King Richard after the Intramural Basketball Championship Game our Senior Season.
Commander Jack was not surprised by the actions of King Richard. Commander Jack confided in me that my signing with Pitt to be a Gladiator for them conflicted with the plans of King Richard weeks before the game. A deal was agreed upon by the U of Nebraska and King Richard contingent on my signing with them.
In return, of my commitment to represent Nebraska as a Gladiator, King Richard and his court would receive an all expense free trip to view Spring Football Practice in Lincoln, Nebraska. My Dreams stepped on his dreams. Kings who lack Honor and Integrity are self-centered and vindictive.
King Richard in his wisdom fixed the outcome of the Championship Game. He assigned two of my most favorite, basketball players that matched his Honor and Integrity to officiate the game. Though the Celtics played with PASSION, HONOR, and INTEGRITY, they could not overcome the rigged deck of cards.
While acknowledging the winning team with individual trophies, the Celtics watched in disbelief of this display of No Honor & No Integrity from a smiling King Richard. With one trophy left, he called out to the Captain of the Celtics to receive a trophy for losing. Some of you reading this were there.
Sitting high on his throne in the boys’ gym at Quiptown High, he signaled for me to retrieve the trophy. As I walked up a few seats, I paused and thought about all the Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’ who played on this floor and/or cheered from the seats for past Gladiators of Football, Basketball and other sports.
Their ‘Wisdom’ gave me the Courage to do the unthinkable in front of all who remained in the gym. I held my ground as a young 17-year-old Gladiator of previous Fall Campaigns. I looked King Richard right into his eyes and proclaimed in a loud voice for all to hear me, ‘
“Take your trophy and shove it up your referees asses”.
I walked proudly out of the gym knowing that the standards of the Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’ remained intact. My relationship with King Richard was forever changed from that day. Cordial could best describe it with no respect from me. (End of Story)
Gladiator Big Mike says he wants to share the treasures of King Richard with us in the future. I say to Gladiator Big Mike and other Gladiators do as you see fit to do with the treasures of King Richard. If I had a say, this would be my suggestion without knowing the contents.
Since there are no referees to handle the claims and treasures of King Richard, we should let the Quiptown ‘Men of Honor & Integrity’ handle this claim. If no spokesperson is available to lead, please volunteer my name.
I would say to King Richard as I said to him many years ago as a 17-year-old Gladiator, ‘TAKE YOUR TREASURES AND SHOVE THEM UP YOUR ASS. THOUGH YOUR ASS MAY NOT STINK IN OHIO, IT STILL POLLUTES OUR AIR IN QUIPTOWN. ASSES THAT LACK HONOR & INTEGRITY ARE NOT WELCOMED HERE’.
To the Boys of Quiptown, I thank you for letting me share my INSANITY with you. Occasionally, I have sent text messages inviting you to read more of my INSANITY on my website @ playinyourdreams.com. Most of you ‘Smile’ at my text. Some even accept my invite while others accidentally bury it in their phones.
Gandhi preaches ‘an audience of one is an audience of many. If your time permits, I extend to you another invitation to read the following two stories on my website. Scroll down the Homepage and the stories pop up. Or click on INSPIRATION on the Home Page
‘TAKE 5’ DREAM NEWSLETTER #6: 3/14/17-THE ‘QUEST FOR THE TRUTH OF MY INSANITY’ TAKES ME TO THE CAPITAL BUILDING IN CARSON CITY, NV. PASSION WILL BE EXPLORED. THE SAGA OF BASIC HS BASEBALL PROGRAM CONTINUES. IF THESE TOPICS INTEREST YOU, PLEASE KEEP READING. IF NOT, THANK YOU.
This story summarizes my Two-Year ‘Quest for the Truth of My Insanity. When I now meet people, I make them feel at ease. I tell them with a ‘Smile’ that I am INSANE and that I am on a ‘Quest for the Truth of My Insanity’.
The next story examines in detail the words Virtue, Values, Integrity and Honor. My stories are based on ‘True Facts’ designed to include Lessons about Life. Each day we travel a ‘Road Not Taken’. This is no right or wrong fork. Each fork ends with a Result. If it is not, the Result you seek, gear yourself up to walk another ‘Road Not Taken’.
The story is titled:
‘TAKE 5’ DREAM NEWSLETTER #5: 2/9/17—QUEENS, THE NOBLE MEN OF KYLE, INTEGRITY & OTHER VIRTUES AT FALCON HS BASEBALL. IF ANY OF THESE TOPICS INTEREST YOU, THEN PLEASE CONTINUE. IF NOT, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SHORT VISIT. THE QUEST FOR THE TRUTH OF MY INSANITY CONTINUES.
To the ‘Boys of Quiptown’, I thank you for your TIME. For TIME is something we can give freely to others. It can be Physical and/or Mental TIME we give. You have my permission to disseminate the story of ‘HONOR, INTEGRITY, & RELATIONSHIPS IN QUIPTOWN’ to anyone of your choosing including King Richard.
Also, feel free to pass on my website info playinyourdreams.com to others of your likings.
Your fellow Gladiator
The Fox
Class of 69
Quiptown HS
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF ‘FLOAT THERAPY’?
As a Physical/Health/Career Teacher, I am always leaving my ‘Fishbowl’ to explore new therapies for my body, mind, and soul. Studies indicate that indulging in such therapies can produce great results. Suggested therapies include, but not limited to, exercise, walking, hiking, biking, water activities, acupressure, manicures/pedicures, yoga, rock climbing, dance acupuncture, massage, meditation and many others.
Since I am a believer of practicing ‘Homeostasis’ for my body, mind and soul, during the past 30 plus years, I have personally engaged with a few of the above therapies with ‘Great Results’ on a regular basis. After exiting the CCSD, I settled on one for the past few years, a 2-hour massage, followed by a 15-minute steam.
Some view a massage as a luxury; I view it as a necessity for longevity. Bob Hope received a massage every day during the adult years of his life. His soul passed at age 100. Other positive health factors also contributed to his longevity.
Every three weeks is my schedule for a massage and steam. ‘Homeostasis’ means balance. You women reading this can relate to this because of your experience with your monthly cycle. Some of you higher thinking males understand hormonal imbalances.
With a deep tissue massage, my charkas are opened permitting the ‘INSANITY’ of the last three weeks to be purged, plus they remain open to capture and absorb the energies of the universe. This energy will be put to use as I navigate the next three weeks collecting ‘New Insanity’.
Recently I have added ‘Float Therapy’ to my ‘Therapy Weekend’. Friday is Massage Day. Saturday is Rest Day, and Sunday is Float Day.
Float Therapy can be compared to traveling down the ‘Rabbit Hole’ with Alice. Float Sanctuary of Las Vegas snagged my lip with a Groupon. It was a two for one deal. Located in the Art’s District in downtown Las Vegas, its ‘Happy Hour Special’ for locals is a super deal.
Three Floats later, the results have been remarkable as advertised. The benefits are Physical, Mental, and Spiritual enhancements. As stated on their brochure, “Everything you experience while floating comes from within yourself. It’s the perfect time to reflect on your life and reports of creative and personal insights abound.”
My body experiences for that hour, ‘Suspended Animation’. The outside world does not exist and major chemical reactions take place within your entire essence. After years of practicing ‘Self-Contemplation’ a meditative state, the Float joins me with Alice down the ‘Rabbit Hole’.
With your mind free from distractions, your brain can pump out more endorphins and dopamine. Your body, mind, and soul get to rest, de-stress, and heal. For more information, I encourage you to go their website @ www.floatsanctuary.com. If Brent the owner is there, tell him or others in charge that the playinyourdreams guy or ‘TAKE 5’ dude sent you.
The ‘Revelations’ that were exposed to me were plentiful. Please let me share with you a few. The words LOVE and INSANITY kept playing a game of ping-pong in my brain during one of my ‘Floats’. The message was delivered and told me to share with you my following essay on the word ‘LOVE’.
This was written years ago first to Dgirl. Modifications were added to my Focus Group with positive feedback. To others it was also sent. According to the Greeks. LOVE and INSANITY are related.
LOVE
“L O V E-What a beautiful word, what a magical word. Everyone has his or her own definition. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines love as ‘1a: (1) strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties. (2) attraction based on sexual desire; affection and tenderness felt by lovers.
(3) affection based on admiration or common interests. b: an assurance of affection. 2: warm attachment, enthusiasm or devotion. 3a: the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration. b: a beloved person. 4 a: unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another: as (1) the fatherly concern of God for humankind. (2) brotherly concern for others. b: a person’s adoration of God. 5: a god or personification of love. 6: an amorous episode. 7: the sexual embrace. 8: a score of zero as in tennis’.
It was first used somewhere before the 9th and 12th centuries. Dictionaries have conflicting dates. Ancient Greeks identified different forms of love; kinship or familiarity (in Greek, storge), friendship (philia), sexual and/or romantic desire (Eros), playful love (ludus), longstanding love (pragma), love of the self (philautia), and self-emptying or divine love (agape) among others.
I wonder who the first person was that said the word love and exactly what were they thinking when they said it. To whom did they say it? The Greeks demonstrated a better system. Less guess work. In some studies, the Greeks compared EROS to INSANITY. Each shared the same symptoms.
Have you ever defined what the word ‘LOVE’ means to you? Abraham Maslow describes many forms of love. The first love we experience is a ‘belonging’ as within our family. Usually, it then becomes ‘family love’. From there we develop relationships. All start as strangers, then develop into acquaintances. Some then turn into friends. If all is then aligned, friends may share ‘romantic love’.
Have you ever defined ‘romantic love’? My definition of ‘romantic love’ is based on a combination of 5 parts attraction. Do all 5 have to be equal? Only the romantic friends would know. These 5 parts of attractions, in no specific order are: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, and Sexual. Blend in the words ‘integrity’, ‘intimacy’, ‘insanity’, and ‘Infinite Wisdom’, and the result is a solid foundation.
I also agree with Maslow and others, when they say relationships fail, people don’t. That is why it is important to understand FEAR AND RISK-TAKING. Please read attachment: ‘I ENVY NOT IN ANY MOODS’.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)
from In Memoriam A.H.H.
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I envy not in any moods
The captive void of noble rage,
The linnet born within the cage,
That never knew the summer woods;
In envy not the beast that takes
His license in the field of time,
Unfetter’d by the sense of crime,
To whom a conscience never wakes;
Nor, what may count itself as blest,
The heart that never plighted troth
But stagnates in the weeds of sloth:
Nor any want-begotten rest.
I hold it true, whate’er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
‘T is better to have loved and lost
than never to have loved at all.
According to Wayne W. Dyer, “Tennyson tells us to go on in life as if failure were not a consideration, and ignore our fears as we proceed. There is no such thing as failure! Failure is a judgement that we humans place on a given action. Rather than judgement, substitute this attitude; you cannot fail, you can only produce results”.
If this is true, all we should do is live without fear, and if the results of our actions are not to our likings, we can grow from them. Then we can try and try again knowing that we have never failed at anything and never will, until we get the results that we seek. It took Thomas Edison 25,000 different ways until he invented a battery. How many ways will it take you?
Always remember, do not let fear decide, and then you will know that you did not fail. Though Valentine is a popular romantic holiday, it brings a lot of unhappiness to many. I used to see it in the eyes of students who did not receive any of the deliveries to my classroom. A person does not need another person to fill ‘complete’. Any successful relationship should be ‘complimentary’, not based on a need.
I no longer subscribe to the old adage, that in order for a relationship to be successful, you have to be willing to work for and on it. What does that mean? Work? If you already have one job, why would you sign up for two? Instead of work, we should substitute the word adjustments.
My definition is LOVE IS NOT ASKING ANYTHING IN RETURN. Another definition borrowed. We do for others because we want to. In order to love others, you must first learn to love yourself.
Those of you practicing the principles presented before you demonstrate this. The more you do, the more love you have for oneself.
LOVE
LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF
*Take care of your body. Practice regularly the “Six Healthy Behaviors”
*Stop all self-criticism
*Do not scare yourself
*Be gentle/patient to yourself
*Praise yourself
*Support yourself
*Be loving to your negatives
PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAILY
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
STICK A FIST IN YOU’RE YOUR MOUTH
*Anytime a negative thought occurs or a negative word is to be spoken, “stick a fist in your mouth”
SINCE WE CAN’T LOVE ALL THE VERY LEAST WE SHOULD DO, IS NEVER INTENTIONALLY HURT ANYONE WITH OUR THOUGHTS, WORDS, OR ACTIONS.
Confucius said, “The power of spiritual forces in the universe—how active it is everywhere! Invisible to the eyes and impalpable to the senses, it is inherent in all things and nothing can escape its operation.” To experience its cosmic shower, all one has to do is the way of the “great learning”.
For Confucius a good person is one who learns untiringly and teaches others without being wearied. It is a duty to cultivate oneself and in the meantime to help others cultivate themselves, to renovate oneself and in the meantime to help others renovate themselves toward perfect goodness.
This is what Confucius means by saying that if you wish to establish your own character, also establish the character of others. If you wish to be successful yourself, also help others to be successful. As more is uncovered, more will be shared. Challenge yourself to discover your meaning of the word ‘LOVE’.” (END of ESSAY)
QUESTION, IS LOVE AND INSANITY RELATED? YOU BE THE JUDGE.
As my ‘Float Sessions’ lengthened other questions entered my thoughts. Was my Odyssey on the ‘Sea of No Integrity’, a Quest for the Truth of My Insanity or My Quest of and for LOVE, or Both? Deeper I went into the ‘Rabbit Hole’ with Alice during each ‘Float Session’ and more personal insight was resurrected.
Two more words decided to play tennis in my brain. They were ‘Gratitude’ and ‘Stupidity’. Stupidity is defined by me as “doing the same thing over and over again and getting the same stupid results”. For me, there are ‘No Stupid People’, People Do Stupid Things’.
Permit me to use Nick as an example. Nick was not a ‘Stupid’ young man, but on the day his Spirit was separated from his body, Nick did a ‘Stupid’ thing, which resulted in the creation of his Foundation. Others define ‘Stupid’ as “Knowing the Truth, seeing the Truth, but still believing the lies”.
Gratitude quotes include, “gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness”. Deepak Chopra says, “Gratitude opens the door to…the power, the wisdom, the creativity of the universe. You open the door through gratitude”.
“Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of us, there’s always something to we could be grateful for”–Barry Neil Kaufman.
Floating has been around for over forty years with plenty of published research to back up its claims. Since Floating naturally increases your endorphin and dopamine levels, your body, mind, and soul will Float on a ‘Pleasant Sailboat’ for days afterwards.
The Tennis Match between ‘Gratitude’ and ‘Stupidity’ continued on for days as I relaxed in my ‘Fishbowl’ in the waters of Henderson, NV. ‘Gratitude’ played with a certain grace and honor, while ‘Stupidity’ would make up lies about the placement of the ball during critical points. As the match played on, ‘Gratitude’ earned my respect.
On the other hand, ‘Stupidity’, continued to display a lack of respect for both itself and the Game of Tennis. The strategy of doing the same ‘Stupid Things’ over and over created the same ‘Stupid Results’. It was its lies that had it believing otherwise.
With ‘Gratitude’ winning, me over as a ‘PASSION’, I focused more intently on it. I then started to reminisce for all the ‘PASSIONS’ that I am Grateful for. My LIFE and GOD is #1. Family is #2. There is no #3, #4, #5, #6, or etc.; everything else is called ‘ALL the REST’. ‘ALL the REST’ includes ‘ALL the REST’ of my PASSIONS. TIME determines my enjoyment with them.
It was about four years ago, that the mother of my children and I agreed to travel different ‘Seas Not Taken’. I am very Grateful for the results that our relationship created. As mentioned previously in my stories, my ‘Gratitude’ also includes all those who Blest me with Kindness, Wisdom, Insanity, and Inspiration during my Odyssey on the ‘Seas Not Taken’.
Dgirl christened my ship the ‘Fishbowl’ with an ‘Epiphany’ that started my Odyssey, which led me to a ‘Cello Handshake Sting’ by a ‘Phenomenon’ known as the ‘Fabled Cello of the American West’. Currently, my ‘Fishbowl’ has ported into a new harbor controlled by ‘Red in Black’. More later on ‘Red in Black’.
My ‘Gratitude’ is also extended to the 2016 Basic HS/Academy Baseball Team for their TIME, commitment, hard work, energy and all the other ingredients necessary to win a title.
In a bizarre way, I am Grateful to all the ‘Parents of Stupidity’ who willingly financed the ‘UNJUST OPERATIONS’ of the Destroyer of Dreams, the ‘Basic HS Baseball Program’. Over 5 years these ‘STUPID PARENTS’ paid over $500,000 towards the maintenance and salaries of the officers of the ‘Basic HS Baseball Program’.
THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, WITH ONE STATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TITLE AT THE COST OF OVER $500,000; ONE OF MY DREAMS CAME TRUE. ‘YE OLDE’ HENDERSON, NV HOISTED ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL BANNER IN 2016.
Those same ‘Stupid Parents’ have posted lies on my page that I had nothing to do with winning that State Title. Again, please let me state the ‘TRUTH’. Every taxpayer in the City of Henderson, NV past and present, every former player, coach, alumni, fan, parent, booster club member, and past and current faculty member contributed to that Title. If those ‘Parents of Stupidity’ do not see the ‘Truth’, it is because they are blinded by their lies.
The only rationale that the ‘Parents of Stupidity’ can make for spending over $20,000 for the Destroyer of Dreams, the ‘Basic HS Baseball Program’ for a four year tour of duty is; their son, ‘The Sailor Baseball Player’ earned a scholarship that was equivalent or more than $20,000 for a tour of duty on a Cruiser or an Aircraft Carrier.
‘Parents of Stupidity’ always praised captain ‘Lack of Integrity’ for scholarships earn by him for their ‘Sailor Baseball Player’, but they never write the amount and the type of ship. It is also quite obvious that the ‘Parents of Stupidity’ have no or little respect for the crew-members of the ‘Basic HS Baseball Program’.
Not once was credit or praise written for the Teachers and other staff members that prepared their ‘Sailor Baseball Player’ to pass the academics needed for admission on larger ships. Though Scott Baker is qualified as a baseball coach, he lacks the certification to be a teacher. But according to the ‘Parents of Stupidity’ captain ‘Lack of Integrity’ was responsible for all areas of growth for the ‘Sailor Baseball Player’.
As I focused on ‘Gratitude’ in its match against ‘Stupidity’ thoughts of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs joined me in the ‘Fishbowl’. For those of you unfamiliar with Abraham, his path to ‘Mental Health’ is based on the Humanistic approach. Maslow in a nutshell says that when the needs of humans are not met, humans tend to gravitate to patterns of self-destruction and/or ‘unhealthy behaviors’.
His needs are based on a pyramid. As each NEED is met and fulfilled, humans then move to the next level.
* BASIC NEEDS ARE FIRST. They include Physiological Needs, food, water, warmth, and rest. Safety Needs follow with security and feeling safe.
* PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ARE NEXT. They include Belongingness and Love Needs, which include family, acquaintances, friends, intimate relationships, and romantic love. Esteem Needs are part of the package. It is the feeling of accomplishment and prestige. One ‘Feels Good’ receiving the praise of others, including praises from oneself.
* SELF-FULFILLMENT NEEDS TOP THE PYRAMID. They include Self-Actualization in which one achieves his or hers full potential, including creative activities. Maslow claims when one reaches Self-Actualization, one ‘Feels So Good’ about who they are, they want to help others to reach the same level.
With Maslow as my sailing buddy, a new ‘Sea Not Taken’ was charted. Destination the ‘Dream Home’ which is an Oasis in the Desert, a Sanctuary, and a Retreat. My Odyssey was completed, and it was time to reign in the sails and anchor my ‘Fishbowl’. As my tiny fish arms carried my ‘Fishbowl’, my tiny fish legs crossed the threshold of the ‘Dream Home’ from where I now write.
FINAL NOTES FROM MY ADVENTURES ON THE ‘SEA OF NO INTEGRITY’
* captain ‘lack of integrity’ Scott Baker, a graduate of Basic HS never paid extra money to a club baseball team based on the campus of Basic HS. His parents practiced ‘Stupidity is not welcomed here’. Plus his former Head Baseball Coach, Gary Chaires is a man of ‘Honor and Integrity’. One has to look no further than the name of the baseball field at Basic HS/Academy.
* Current students, alumni, present and previous teachers plus other staff of Basic HS/Academy read my writings from the Life Raft ‘Facebook’ along with others in and outside of the Henderson, NV community.
* As a single ‘mutineer’, my Game Plan was spelled out upon entering the ‘Sea of No Integrity’. I was not capable of sinking the Destroyer of Dreams. My plans was to inform others that had more firepower. Value would decide if it was a noble cause. It would be up to them to use their firepower or not.
* Espionage to gather true statements were part of my tactics. However, it was of no value to other Powers to be. The CCSD, CCEA, ACLU, City of Henderson, All Las Vegas Media outlets rendered it ‘not a noble cause’.
* Messages were sent and delivered to the halls of the Capital Building in Carson City, NV. Replies landed in my boxes including one from the CCSD.
My friend Greg in Houston has been one of those ‘Life Lines’. Laughter always filled the conversation of my high sea adventures. When asked by him, what are my plans to sink the Destroyer of Dreams; I would always reply words and pebbles.
I said as a one-man mutineer, I would continue to throw one pebble at a time and aim for the same spot. If my aim were ‘TRUE’ perhaps that spot would crack causing the Destroyer of Dreams to sink.
Maslow continued to share his wisdom on Human Behavior with me after setting up camp in the ‘Dream Home’. Its name is taken from all the ‘Dreams’ my family created and shared in it. I am extremely ‘Grateful’ that the mother of my children left it in my care and possession. She had first dibbs on it.
For the last four years, my Dreams have been dreamt here and written about from here. For me when Maslow described reaching ‘Self-Actualization’ I visualized it as PLAYIN YOUR DREAMS.
Please permit me to describe my Dream. Six years ago admiral Becthel, and captain ‘lack of integrity, Scott Baker, seized the operations of the Destroyer of Dreams, the Basic HS Baseball Program. Loyalty was demanded along with a stipend to be a ‘Sailor Baseball Player’.
Originally, a number of families from the tribe ‘Stupidity Not Practice Here’ left in revolt. Others could not afford the extra fees. However, these openings permitted tribe members from ‘Families of Stupidity’ to foot the bill. It is not I to question the LOVE that parents share with their children.
After the initial resistance, the recruitment of ‘Families of Stupidity’ became the new normal. The truth was still the truth, but these ‘Stupid Families’ were convinced the lies were the truth. With no one to lead the charge against this ‘UNJUST’ Destroyer of Dreams, forces guided me in my ‘Quest for the Truth of My Insanity’.
My Quest is well documented. What is not documented is my conversation with Maslow. Maslow said that over six years ago the Teachers/Coaches of Basic HS were given a new edict for the now named Destroyer of Dreams by admiral Becthel. He informed all that a new captain would now be in charge of the Basic HS Baseball Program.
Not only would he make more money than the Wolves Teachers would and in some cases twice the amount, he would also have complete access of the Destroyer of Dreams under the guise of some mumbo jumbo decree at the expense of the taxpayers in Henderson, NV. Teachers and others on the staff were informed that this new plan met the CCSD high command approval.
With the ‘Tails of the Wolves Teacher’ curled up between their legs, each Wolf retreated to their den.
It became obvious in TIME that the Teachers of Basic HS/Academy were being treated as third-rate citizens on the previous named ‘Battleship of Hope & Dreams’. While being cast as second-rate citizens out in society, Maslow claimed the majority of the Wolves Teacher staff was suffering from ‘Low-Self Esteem’.
‘Parents of Stupidity’ showed these Wolves Teachers little or no Respect. ‘Sailor Baseball Players’ knew the monetary value of captain ‘lack of integrity’ was more than the Wolves Teachers. Other students in the school from news on my Facebook page also KNEW the same facts.
People in and out of our community were also aware of the plight of the Wolves Teachers and staff. They went to work every day with their tails between their legs and some cowered at the sight of ‘captain ‘lack of integrity’. Others disdained him. Dancing in their brain each day was the question. “Why is not my specialized higher education training worth more monetarily than a head, club, baseball coach is”?
Even with a new admiral in charge, the ‘UNJUST’ practices continue. Former admiral Becthel has left the Destroyer of Dreams with his bounty snagged from the ‘Parents of Stupidity’. Maslow shared more wisdom with me. He said the actions of the ‘Powers’ outside the regional territory of the Wolves were understandable.
Since this ‘UNJUST’ practice was a seizure of territory, the Wolves Teachers/Coaches had the means to take control of the Destroyer of Dreams and rename it again the Battleship of Hope and Dreams. He suggested for the Wolves Teachers/Coaches to read ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’. Instead of physically retaking the Destroyer of Dreams, negotiations should be conducted with the new admiral.
In the halls of the once known Battleship of Hope & Dreams, it is written ‘The Strength of the Wolf is in the Pack’. Maslow said starting with the all the other coaches, one male alpha wolf must take charge. On a sheet of paper, type the following.
‘We the Wolves Coaches of all the other sports resign from our position. Though it pains us to leave the younger wolves unattended, to raise our self-esteem we demand the following:
* Our programs must reflect the same monetary benefits as given to the Basic HS/Academy Baseball Program. If this is unacceptable then please defer to our next offer.
* The current captain ‘lack of integrity’ must be removed from his current position at the conclusion of the 2017 High School Baseball Season. His club baseball teams must also be removed from the newly re-named ‘Battleship of Hope & Dreams. Any new head baseball coach must comply with the standards of the CCSD as we do.
For the Wolves Teachers, Maslow suggests similar actions. One male and/or female alpha wolf must take charge and create your own points of negotiations. Follow the same format of the Wolves Coaches. Yours will read.
We the Wolves Teachers of all extra-curricular activities and clubs resign from our position. Though it pains us to leave the younger wolves unattended, to raise our self-esteem we demand the following:
* Our programs must reflect the same monetary benefits as given to the Basic HS/Academy Baseball Program. If this is unacceptable then please defer to our next offer.
* The current captain ‘lack of integrity’ must be removed from his current position at the conclusion of the 2017 High School Baseball season. His club baseball teams must also be removed from the newly named ‘Battleship of Hope & Dreams. Any new head baseball coach must comply with the standards of the CCSD as we do.
Once you gather the signatures of all the other Wolves Teachers/Coaches then take it to the new admiral and retake your territory. What will the new admiral do? He cannot fire you from your ‘Teaching Position’ for not volunteering your TIME outside of your CCSD contracted day.
If the new admiral balks at your demands, that my fellow Wolves would make for a great news story in the Las Vegas Valley. I can Dream the headlines, ‘Wolves Coaches/Teachers Strike Over Self-Esteem Issues, Respect, plus More Money’.
Maslow then quoted Alexander Hamilton for the Wolves Teachers. Whispering in my ear, Maslow explained that the Wolves Teachers/Coaches now had a Game-Plan to retake their once named Battleship of Hope & Dreams. Choosing not to act would place them in the same category as the ‘Parents of Stupidity’.
STATE AND CCSD MESSAGES ARE NOW MOOT. THEY WERE SENT TO ME AS A TAXPAYER AND WITH ME, THEY WILL REMAIN UNKNOWN UNTIL TIME SAYS OTHERWISE.
With his wisdom, Maslow said my taxes as a citizen will not be changed whether captain ‘lack of integrity’ remains in charge of the Basic HS/Academy Baseball Program or not. He also told me to be ‘Grateful’. Grateful for helping all the other younger Wolves roaming in the territory with my school taxes. He concluded by saying only those committed to loving oneself can then assist others.
I want to thank the following, the Office of the Attorney General for their letter postmarked 3/13/17, a noreply email from the Governor’s office on 3/31/17 with the headlines, ‘Dear Mr. Feher, thank you taking the time to contact Governor Sandoval’s office’, and a phone call from an unknown Deputy Superintendent at CCSD on 4/3/17.
I did not listen to the message, but I did call back the number and the voice said, ‘Good Morning this is the office of the Deputy Superintendents, how can I help you’? The message remains locked in my archives without listening to it.
IT IS WITH GREAT NEWS TO ANNOUNCE FUTURE DREAMS AND TIDBITS
Dialogue between the Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation and the Henderson Boys/Girls Club has started. Planning for the 2nd Mid-Summer Night’s Dream Celebration at the BMAC is underway. I am ‘Grateful’ for the ‘Stupidity of the 2016 HLL President Doug Diaz’ for guiding me into the arms of a wonderful, worthwhile organization.
President Diaz also demonstrated ‘lack of integrity’ for cancelling at the last moment from an earlier commitment for the 2016 Celebration. The HLL Board too joined the ‘Parents of Stupidity’ from Basic HS and their lies. End result, NO CELEBRATION FOR THEIR ALL-STAR PLAYERS AND COACHES.
Perhaps captain ‘lack of integrity’ of the Basic HS/Academy Baseball Program can share his bounty he has collected from the ‘Stupid Parents’ and sponsor a new celebration for the HLL All-Stars and coaches. That is the least he could do to give back to the community that raised him. Plus he would be able to recruit new ‘Parents of Stupidity’ for his program.
The Nick Feher ‘TAKE 5’ Foundation is now a private foundation. All of the original donations have been shared within the Henderson community. We will no longer actively solicit donations from others. However, donations will always be welcomed. For those Sponsors that contributed regularly over the last 10 years, your banners will continue to fly high at future events at the BMAC.
The Foundation will continue to seek out services with compensation to help with the success of all future Celebrations. When forces direct us, the Celebrations will end but our cash donation will continue to the Boys/Girls Club of Henderson, NV. This is to keep my word with Nick.
If anyone sees the ‘Guardian of Basic HS Baseball’, please tell Frank Chaves that his list of the players that played ‘Free Baseball’ at Basic HS is moot. Second thought, he should use the list and wipe his ‘Stupid Ass’ with it.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY
Being an amphibious creature, exploring the Las Vegas Valley to share in the PASSIONS of others create ‘Happiness’ in my LIFE. I highly recommend the South Point if you too enjoy the PASSIONS of others. Two PASSIONS raised my ‘gooseflesh’ at the South Point. Wes Winters and his Piano/Vocals is one. ‘Red in Black’ Vanessa LeGrand is the other.
You can check the South Point website for their free shows in the Grand View Lounge. Plus the first Wednesday of each month, they perform together in the Showroom. With a few more visits on my agenda plus shared info from them, a story awaits my Observations and Analysis. So far, this is what I KNOW. Wes is a ‘Revivalist’. He has the power to make you feel better when you leave from when you entered.
Vanessa has confided in me she does not have a ‘favorite genre’ when performing. However, she possesses a ‘Wheel House’. On my next visit, a nickname awaits her. She is the ‘Lioness of Song’. Listening while watching her sing and stretching out her ‘vocal cords’, is like watching a Alpha Lioness chase her prey.
Speaking of nicknames, I have purchased a ticket to enjoy on May 13, 2017 at the Suncoast Showroom the PASSIONS of the ‘Legendary Ladies of Song’. My ticket is for Table 2-Seat #1 right next to the stage. Two of the four women have previously touched my soul with their voice.
One is Rita Lim. Rita ‘touched my soul’ as a last minute sub for Laura Shaffer at the Piazza Lounge in the Tuscany Hotel. The second one is known to me by my nickname to her. She is the ‘Siren of Song’. The last time our paths crossed was her final performance at the Piazza Lounge in August 2016. I was Blest with a photo of her from one of her friends Merlee Gaines.
The ‘Siren of Song’ autographed the pic and the ‘Trophy’ proudly hangs in the media room among my other memorabilia. Her name is Naomi Mauro. (This is a copy of the photo.) She also for a TIME was the lead female vocalist of the Pop Strings Orchestra. Their bandleader in September of 2016 informed me that due to family commitments, Naomi decided to take a break from the Orchestra.
A publicist of the Orchestra told me in October 2016 at the Barge in Caesar’s Palace that Naomi parted ways over creative differences with the bandleader. If TIME is kind to me, perhaps Naomi will share her side of the story about her departure from the Orchestra.
Brooke the Mixologist at Piazza Lounge still has not received her ‘Tokens’. However, the reasons will be shared in a future story. An attempt to deliver the other ‘Token’ to the ‘Fabled Cello of the American West’ has hit a snag. My request for the Cat-tet to play for an Anniversary Party and the Start of a New MLB Season, at the Dream Home could not be fulfilled at this time.
Apparently, my booking dates were taken, for mine was on short notice. Negotiations are ongoing. If you are interested in booking the Cat-tet or other groups of ‘Olde World String Instruments’ for a function, please contact crystal@premiereweddingmusic.com.
News from Nashville and Dgirl were shared. The Dgirl that went to Nashville 11 months ago has been misplaced. Once praised by me for being a ‘Difference Maker’, she now works in a field that is not listed in the ‘Causes that Dgirl Cares About’. Contributions to her favorite city in the world are non-existence.
However, she appears to be in a ‘Committed Relationship’ with a male that she hit with an ‘Epiphany’ in the ninth grade. They now share a puppy. Any couple that shares an animal is in a ‘Committed Relationship’. A ‘Committed Relationship’ must practice ‘INTEGRITY’ 24/7 or it is ‘Doomed to Fail’.
If you have the time, stop by and see the new photos that are posted. I have decided to share with you ‘Spring at the Dream Home’ or Nick’s Home.
For those of you and others, Spring does bloom in the Desert. Landscaping is a PASSION of mine.
More Blessings in backyard.
More Spring Scenes of 2017 From Backyard
The Tour Continues
In the ‘Sea of Red’ pics, if you look closely, Nick appears as a ‘Hummingbird’ with a ‘Blessing’.
On Thursday evening 4/20/17 at dusk, another ‘Blessing’ occurred in a row of lantanas in the backyard. Eight baby Hummingbirds and one adult Hummingbird showed up all at the same TIME to feast on the nectar of the flowers. That was a ‘FIRST’. This is the ‘Feeding Trough’. No Hummingbirds though for pic.
AFTER THE ORIGINAL POSTING OF THIS STORY, DGIRL AS A ‘STARLET’ SENT THE FOLLOWING BLESSING FROM NASHVILLE
Until our paths cross again, remember to share and promote the DREAMS of others. Protect your DREAMS and teach others how to protect theirs. For if you do not, lurking off the waters of Henderson, NV a Destroyer of Dreams along with the ‘Parents of Stupidity’ will snatch away your DREAMS and the DREAMS of others.
Fox/Feather
